About the Abyssinian Thrush
The Abyssinian thrush is a passerine bird in the family Turdidae. It is also known as the African mountain thrush, or northern olive thrush The species was formerly treated as conspecific with the olive thrush but the species were split based on the genetic differences. The ranges do not overlap. The Abyssinian thrush is native to the eastern Afromontane.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thrushes and Allies (Turdidae) |
| Species | Turdus abyssinicus |
| Species Codes | abythr1, OLTH, ABTH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Abyssinian Thrush belong to?
The Abyssinian Thrush (Turdus abyssinicus) belongs to the Thrushes and Allies family (Turdidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Abyssinian Thrush?
The Abyssinian thrush is a passerine bird in the family Turdidae. It is also known as the African mountain thrush, or northern olive thrush The species was formerly treated as conspecific with the olive thrush but the species were split based on the genetic differences. The ranges do not overlap. Th...
Where can I report a Abyssinian Thrush sighting?
You can log sightings of Abyssinian Thrush on eBird (ebird.org) using species code abythr1, or on iNaturalist.
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